Private foundation · EIN 75-6024469 · Mineola, Texas

Meredith Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$1.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of MineolaMineola, TXMuseum operating expenses$257K
Mineola Civic CenterMineola, TXContributions$225K
Mineola Memorial LibraryMineola, TXContributions$176K
Mineola IsdMineola, TXContributions$155K
Lake Country PlayhouseMineola, TXContributions$85K
Grace Community HealthcareMineola, TXContributions$69K
Mineola League of ArtsMineola, TXContributions$58K
Addie E McFarland FoundationMineola, TXContributions$58K
Mineola Youth FoundationMineola, TXContributions$41K
ApetspcaMineola, TXContributions$23K
Mineola Isd Education FoundationMineola, TXContributions$20K
The Methodist Childrens HomeTyler, TXContributions$8,000
Rose Hill Community Food PantryMineola, TXContributions$7,000
Mineola Senior Citizens CenterMineola, TXContributions$2,950
Mineola Community ChestMineola, TXContributions$2,000
MiscellaneousMineola, TXCharitable$51

About this foundation

Meredith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mineola, Texas, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Meredith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Meredith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 16 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Meredith Foundation give?

Texas (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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